"Your Excellency, Russian Southwestern Front Army, are almost completely wiped out. In the next six months, Russia is unlikely to pose a threat to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Therefore, the next Eastern Front depends on you to maintain it. I will lead 8th Army Corps and return to Germany." In Uzhhorod, Oscar bid farewell to Austrian Army Chief of Staff Baron Marshal von Heitzenforf.
"Crown Prince, are we going to stop attacking like this? Now that Russian Southwestern Front Army has been defeated miserably, this is a great opportunity for us to launch an attack on Russia! As long as we launch an attack, we can easily capture a large territory in the west of Russia." Baron Marshal von Heitzenforf said.
Indeed, in the eyes of many Austrian generals, it would be a pity to stop the attack now. The main force of the Russian army has been eliminated by them, which means that the territories in the west of Russia will easily fall into their hands like ripe peaches. And all they have to do is stand on tiptoe and pick it.
During this war, Austro-Hungarian Empire was always suppressed and beaten by Russia. This also made Austro-Hungarian Empire's generals hate Russia very much while they were afraid of Russia. If they have the opportunity to kill Russians, it will be difficult for them to give up such an opportunity.
For Oscar, it is also difficult to make such a decision. Within German military, there are also many people who hope to take the opportunity to launch an attack and occupy the territory of Russia. After all, a series of previous battles have proven that the Russian army is no match for the powerful German military, even if the Russian army has completed mobilization and sent a large number of troops to attack them. With the strength of German military, there is no need to be afraid.
However, Oscar still had to suppress the greed in his heart and reject the generals' suggestions. If nothing else, it's late October now. Soon, the cold winter will come. And Russia's winter is terrifying. Napoleon before and after, Hitler behind, they are all role models for Oscar! Oscar will never easily launch an attack on the hinterland of Russia without being fully prepared. Even if there is a war with Russia one day, he will adopt a step-by-step approach and gradually encroach on Russia's territory. He will never hope to defeat Russia in one or two battles. Because, Oscar knows that it is simply impossible. Russia's terrifying strategic depth and huge population base will be the biggest enemy of any country that attempts to destroy it.
In addition, Oscar is very much looking forward to the outbreak of civil strife in Russia. If Russia's serious defeat on the battlefield can cause a revolution within Russia, then Oscar will be able to easily get everything he wants. Oscar remembers what price Russian Bolshevik Party paid in order to withdraw from World War I and make peace with Germany in another time and space. Of course, when Germany was defeated, Bolshevik Party immediately tore up the treaty and reoccupied all the ceded territories. If everything in this time and space continues to develop, Germany may be able to obtain those benefits without any effort. If Germany wins this time World War, Russian Bolshevik Party will naturally not be able to tear up the treaty like in another time and space. At that time, those territories will become the territory of Germany. Germany will develop more powerfully because of these territories and become the true overlord of Europe.
Of course, these cannot be disclosed to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
"Your Excellency, although we have severely damaged the Russian army, their main force is still there. After completing mobilization, Russia can still arm millions of troops. Therefore, their strength cannot be underestimated. In addition, Western Front is in a stalemate, Anglo-French Allied Forces The strength of 8th Army Corps is constantly growing, which will be very detrimental to us. Therefore, I must bring 8th Army Corps back to China, and then invest in Western Front to achieve breakthrough progress in Western Front." Oscar said.
"Okay, Crown Prince, then I wish Your Highness can succeed in Western Front." An inexplicable emotion flashed in Baron Marshal von Heitzenforf's eyes. There is undoubtedly some tangle in his heart. He hopes that Oscar will agree to cooperate with them in launching a new round of attack, but he hopes that Oscar will refuse. With the cooperation of German 8th Army Corps, after they launch a new round of attack, their chances of winning will be greater and the risk will be smaller. However, Germany will also share a lot of benefits from it, and Austro-Hungarian Empire will only be able to pick up some leftovers. This is completely unacceptable to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
At the same time, as the main force against Allied Powers, German military's victory or defeat in Western Front is directly related to whether Allied Powers can win this war. Therefore, Baron Marshal von Heitzenforf and even the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire also hope that Germany can win on Western Front. Only in this way can they keep the fruits of their victory. Otherwise, once Germany fails, Austro-Hungarian Empire will not end well.
In late October, Oscar left Uzhhorod. At the same time, 8th Army Corps also starts Kitakami and returns to East Prussia for rest. The newly formed 9th Army Corps will move into Kingdom of Poland. Once 8th Army Corps goes westward next year and participates in the war on the Western Front, East Prussia and Kingdom of Poland will have to rely on 9th Army Corps for defense. Of course, if possible, Oscar also wants to form a new legion to enhance the defense of the eastern front. As for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, although he is a die-hard ally of Germany. However, they also have their own interests. So, it's not very cappish!
At the time of German 8th Army Corps Kitakami, Austro-Hungarian Empire was also actively replenishing the three armies deployed on the eastern front. They also lost a large number of troops in this war. After supplementation, the strength will be restored soon. Even a newly formed group army by the Austro-Hungarian Empire will go to the Eastern Front. In this case, the Austrian army will have four armies and 1.2 million people on Eastern Front. Such a large army is obviously not just for defense. With the victory on Eastern Front, Austro-Hungarian Empire's ambition was gradually revealed.
Of course, this is Austro-Hungarian Empire's own little calculation, and all this has nothing to do with Germany and Oscar. After the Russian Southwestern Front Army was almost completely wiped out, Germany's crisis on the Eastern Front has been basically lifted. This allows Germany to ignore the threat of Russia and concentrate on accumulating strength to prepare for the challenges on the Western Front. Defeating Anglo-French Allied Forces on Western Front is directly related to the outcome of this war.